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Luxury Small Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Design ideas for a small modern utility room in London.
A Laundry Room Like No Other
A Laundry Room Like No Other
Casa Vilora InteriorsCasa Vilora Interiors
Are you a hater of doing laundry? Then this laundry room is for you! What started out as a builder basic closet for a laundry room was transformed into a luxuriously lush laundry room, complete with built-in cane front cabinets, a steamer, stacked washer and dryer, crane wallpaper, marble countertop and flooring, and even a decorative mirror. How inspiring!
Project Sunnyside Farms
Project Sunnyside Farms
Chelsea Design CompanyChelsea Design Company
Small rural l-shaped separated utility room in St Louis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black worktops and a timber clad ceiling.
UWS Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation
UWS Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation
Star Renovations NYStar Renovations NY
Inspiration for a small contemporary laundry cupboard in New York with shaker cabinets.
Loft Living
Loft Living
Cheryl Chenault Interiors, Inc.Cheryl Chenault Interiors, Inc.
High gloss white cabinetry with Emtek handles and quartzite countertops.
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Chalets.13 Rénovation d'un appartement - 70m²
Chalets.13 Rénovation d'un appartement - 70m²
Atelier AnagrammeAtelier Anagramme
Cette petite buanderie a tout d'une grande ! elle intégrée dans la salle de bain, avec des rangements sur mesure optimisé et dissimulé dernière des portes.
Jamieson
Jamieson
Twin Lions Contracting Ltd.Twin Lions Contracting Ltd.
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, grey floors and white worktops.
South Bham Mod
South Bham Mod
Margeaux Interiors - Margaret SkinnerMargeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner
Small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, black splashback, black walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and wallpapered walls.
584a Rae St, Fitzroy North
584a Rae St, Fitzroy North
M.J.Harris GroupM.J.Harris Group
Full home renovation by the M.J.Harris Group. Bathrooms featuring scalloped and herringbone stone tiles, floating vanities and solid floating timber shelving with framless shower screens. An Ikea kitchen with stone bench top and carved drain, pressed tin splashback and timber feature wall with custom inbuilt fireplace and cabinetry. Photos by J.Harri
Forever Family Home - Part 2 Two
Forever Family Home - Part 2 Two
Stalburg DesignStalburg Design
Small contemporary utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
A Laundry Room Like No Other
A Laundry Room Like No Other
Casa Vilora InteriorsCasa Vilora Interiors
Are you a hater of doing laundry? Then this laundry room is for you! What started out as a builder basic closet for a laundry room was transformed into a luxuriously lush laundry room, complete with built-in cane front cabinets, a steamer, stacked washer and dryer, crane wallpaper, marble countertop and flooring, and even a decorative mirror. How inspiring!
A Laundry Room Like No Other
A Laundry Room Like No Other
Casa Vilora InteriorsCasa Vilora Interiors
Are you a hater of doing laundry? Then this laundry room is for you! What started out as a builder basic closet for a laundry room was transformed into a luxuriously lush laundry room, complete with built-in cane front cabinets, a steamer, stacked washer and dryer, crane wallpaper, marble countertop and flooring, and even a decorative mirror. How inspiring!
A Laundry Room Like No Other
A Laundry Room Like No Other
Casa Vilora InteriorsCasa Vilora Interiors
Are you a hater of doing laundry? Then this laundry room is for you! What started out as a builder basic closet for a laundry room was transformed into a luxuriously lush laundry room, complete with built-in cane front cabinets, a steamer, stacked washer and dryer, crane wallpaper, marble countertop and flooring, and even a decorative mirror. How inspiring!
A Laundry Room Like No Other
A Laundry Room Like No Other
Casa Vilora InteriorsCasa Vilora Interiors
Are you a hater of doing laundry? Then this laundry room is for you! What started out as a builder basic closet for a laundry room was transformed into a luxuriously lush laundry room, complete with built-in cane front cabinets, a steamer, stacked washer and dryer, crane wallpaper, marble countertop and flooring, and even a decorative mirror. How inspiring!
Come Along multi sliding door system, you can open & close all 3 at once
Come Along multi sliding door system, you can open & close all 3 at once
K. N. CrowderK. N. Crowder
A laundry lover's dream...linen closet behind KNCrowder's Come Along System. Doors are paired with our patented Catch'n'Close System to ensure a full and quiet closure of the three doors. Open and close all 3 doors at once! This combo of an open concept second floor laundry space allows lots of light with the glass partition and subway tiles.
Wallpaper Detail
Wallpaper Detail
Happy House Interiors, llc.Happy House Interiors, llc.
Osbourne & Little "Derwent" wallpaper celebrates the homeowners love of her pet koi fish.
Inspiration for a small bohemian galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, green worktops, a wood ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Auburn + Grace
Auburn + Grace
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Design ideas for a small modern galley separated utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
A Laundry Room Like No Other
A Laundry Room Like No Other
Casa Vilora InteriorsCasa Vilora Interiors
Are you a hater of doing laundry? Then this laundry room is for you! What started out as a builder basic closet for a laundry room was transformed into a luxuriously lush laundry room, complete with built-in cane front cabinets, a steamer, stacked washer and dryer, crane wallpaper, marble countertop and flooring, and even a decorative mirror. How inspiring!
Midtown Contemporary Penthouse
Midtown Contemporary Penthouse
Wood Specialties, Inc.Wood Specialties, Inc.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Omaha with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Historic Farmhouse Renovation
Historic Farmhouse Renovation
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
This space, featuring original millwork and stone, previously housed the kitchen. Our architects reimagined the space to house the laundry, while still highlighting the original materials. It leads to the newly enlarged mudroom.

Luxury Small Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed utility room can rise to become one of our favourite rooms in the house, boasting the accolade of existing solely to make our lives easier. Few of us are fans of chores such as washing, cleaning and ironing, but with a high-spec, well put together utility design they could be a breeze. For this reason, it makes sense to design an utility room to be as functional as possible, the very model of “everything in its place”, with carefully thought out utility room storage. That, however, doesn’t have to mean it can’t look nice – even super-utilitarian appliances like a washing machine, tumble dryer, laundry basket and recycling bin can be dressed up by their surroundings and made to look great as part of your utility design.

What do I need in my utility room?

Most utility rooms tend to be a small room just off the kitchen or hallway, so you are likely to be working with a compact space. Your main priority will involve planning utility room storage around your white goods. A utility room is usually intended primarily as a laundry room, so it makes sense to first install your plumbed items: the sink, washing machine and, if you have one, tumble dryer. If you run short of space and can’t afford to have a separate washer and dryer, then consider an integrated washer-dryer for your utility design. Built-in storage is a great idea in utility rooms to make best use of the available space, and you might want to also consider built in ironing boards, clothes airers and retractable washing lines. These items tend to be a bit cumbersome and are forever getting in the way, so designing special utility room storage for them or fixing them to a wall so they are easily folded away is an excellent space-saver and well worth the implementation. Free standing items such as laundry baskets and clothes hampers can be tucked neatly under specially designed worktops, and a selection of stacking plastic storage boxes, tins or wicker baskets can be used to help keep the room clutter free.

How do I decorate my utility room?

Decorating an utility room is the ultimate exercise in form meeting functionality. As it’s a room that, alas, invariably people spend a great deal of time in, you will want keep the utility room a calm and clean space. Utility room storage is essential for keeping this area tidy; attractively painted shelves and cupboards can be used to stow away all the bottles and boxes used for laundry and cleaning, as well as appliances such as vacuum cleaners and irons. An attractive country style utility design can be achieved by hanging bright or patterned curtains in front of wall mounted shelves – it will perk up the room and keep clutter hidden away. Floors should be hard-wearing and easy to clean (just think of those dirty boots traipsing in through the back door!) – to this end, stone, tile, laminate or vinyl flooring will be the most low-maintenance and durable. All in all, bear in mind that just because this is primarily a practical space doesn’t mean it needs to be dull – you can inject personality into your utility design in your choices of colour and decorative accessories. Consider quirky signage, blackboards for scribbling down shopping lists, and decorative bottles and boxes for stowing away household bits and bobs.

Do I need a sink in my utility room?

Utility room sinks are designed for those jobs that don’t quite belong in the kitchen – hand washing, dirty boots, watering indoor plants – and typically have a more industrial aesthetic than kitchen sinks. In fact, the iconic butler sink’s originally designated purpose was, as you might imagine, a sink for the butler, who was responsible for washing precious glassware and other items that required special attention and soaking. In case you’ve ever wondered, this is why butler sinks are so deep – for that matter, the only difference between butler sinks and Belfast sinks is the overflow built in to Belfast sinks which don’t feature in butler sinks. If the rustic charm of ceramic sinks appeal to you but your utility room would benefit a less substantial piece, French farmhouse sinks may be the perfect option; cast in French clay to produce a more refined finish, farmhouse sinks can be a thinner, more elegant alternative to their robust counterparts. As well as offering practicality, ceramic sinks make a beautiful statement centrepiece – utility rooms with a country or shabby chic feel will find the perfect complement to rustic wooden units with a butler or farmhouse sink. Smaller sinks are perfectly adequate if your utility room doesn’t demand as much from you, if you do the odd bit of rinsing instead of regularly being elbow-deep in heavy-duty washing. Stainless steel sinks are a practical choice that can withstand the bashing they will get in an utility room set up. Composite sinks are available in granite and quartz variations, both boasting superior durability and damage resistance; to boot, their smooth clean finish lends itself to an ultramodern style utility room. If you’re still unsure on your utility design, take a look through the hundreds of photos for some utility room ideas from professional designers and other homeowners. You might find a design theme or some utility room storage ideas that will inspire you for your utility room makeover.
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